Best Smartwatches for water resistance

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Best for water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

5.0 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Garmin Bounce 2

5.0 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Garmin Fenix 8

7 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.

Best overall product

Coros Nomad

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
5.0

Water durability is exceptional, with 10ATM, IP69K and EN13319 diving certification giving the Ultra 2 much stronger aquatic credentials than a normal smartwatch. Several testers view it as legitimately dive-ready...

Pros: battery life, comfort

Cons: value for money, charging speed

#2 Garmin Bounce 2
5.0

The 5 ATM protection is one of the most dependable strengths, with successful use in pools, showers, rain, snow, and even the ocean.

Pros: smartwatch features, safety features

Cons: value for money, call handling

#3 Garmin Forerunner 965
5.0

Water resistance was strong in swim/shower-style use, with no accidental toggles and 50m/5ATM confidence noted.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#4 Garmin Approach S70
5.0

Water resistance performs well in limited real-use evidence, including showering and swimming without issues.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#5 Garmin Forerunner 265
5.0

Water resistance performed well in hands-on use, including showering, submersion, pool, and ocean exposure.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#6 Apple Watch Series 12
5.0

The watch’s swim-friendly design is genuinely useful for people who want to track workouts in the water.

Pros: value for money, heart rate accuracy

Cons: data privacy

#7 Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
5.0

The watch handled swimming well in testing and was considered safe and dependable for both pool use and showering.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: mapping and navigation, third-party app support

#8 Polar Grit X Pro
5.0

Water resistance had limited but very positive evidence, with one reviewer saying the watch was fully suitable for swimming and daily wet use.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: onboard music storage, value for money

#9 Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
5.0

IP68 and 5ATM protection make the Watch 9 well suited to showers, rain, and swimming. It lacks the deeper diving credentials of the Ultra models, but everyday water resistance is...

Pros: software smoothness, wellness insights

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#10 Suunto Race 2
5.0

Water resistance was viewed positively, with one review highlighting serious waterproof credentials.

Pros: GPS accuracy, heart rate accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, recovery insights

#11 Apple Watch Ultra 3
4.8

Water resistance was praised as dive-ready with 100-meter resistance.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: comfort, value for money

#12 Garmin Venu 3
4.8

Water resistance is viewed positively for everyday swimming, showering, and water exposure, though the Venu 3 is not positioned as a rugged dive watch.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#13 Polar Pacer Pro
4.8

Water resistance was positively viewed as suitable for swimming, showering, and bathing.

Pros: GPS accuracy, value for money

Cons: battery life, smartwatch features

#14 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.8

Water resistance received positive real-world evidence from beach and general water-resistant use.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: battery life, GPS accuracy

#15 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
4.8

Water resistance is treated positively for pool, rain, snow, and diving-oriented use.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: value for money, antioxidant index

#16 Amazfit Balance 3
4.7

The 10 ATM rating and recreational dive support were viewed as a meaningful step beyond ordinary splash protection. Reviewers considered it suitable for swimming and diving.

Pros: battery life, brightness

Cons: fit, third-party app support

#17 Garmin Forerunner 570
4.7

Water resistance had limited but positive real-world evidence from swimming in pools, lakes, and the ocean without issues.

Pros: heart rate accuracy, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#18 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.7

Water resistance was received positively, with reviewers comfortable recommending it for swimming, splashes, and pool use.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, voice assistant quality

#19 Amazfit Balance 2
4.6

Water resistance was widely praised, especially the 10 ATM rating and suitability for swimming, snorkeling, diving, or water sports.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: third-party app support, onboard music storage

#20 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.5

Water resistance was positively judged for swimming, rain, sweat, and 10 ATM confidence.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: value for money, smartphone notifications

#21 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.5

Water resistance is positive for swimming and pool use, though reviewers noted it is not meant for intensive underwater activity.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#22 Ticwatch Atlas
4.5

Water resistance performs well in reviewer use, including swim and submersion experiences.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: operating system experience, voice assistant quality

#23 Coros Nomad
4.5

The Nomad handles rain, showers, and swimming confidently at 5 ATM, but one reviewer wanted a higher rating for a true go-anywhere adventure watch. For normal outdoor use, the consensus...

Pros: mapping and navigation, value for money

Cons: smartwatch features, contactless payments

#24 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
4.5

Water resistance and shallow-water capability were positives, with reviewers noting pool, ocean, and depth-gauge use, though this is not a full dive watch.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#25 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
4.5

Water resistance is praised as a strong G-Shock advantage, with reviewers highlighting 200m protection.

Pros: comfort, battery life

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#26 Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro
4.5

Water resistance gets positive evidence from reviewers who accepted the 10 ATM/dive positioning and one who said it worked beyond 45 meters in testing.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, user interface

#27 Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2
4.5

Water resistance was treated positively, especially for scuba/dive suitability and medium-depth water survival.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: heart rate accuracy, comfort

#28 Withings ScanWatch 2
4.5

Water resistance was treated positively when discussed, with reviewers comfortable using it in showers, pools, swimming, or wet workouts.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, value for money

#29 Withings ScanWatch Light
4.5

Water resistance performs well in reviewer use, including swimming and showering without reported issues.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#30 Apple Watch Ultra 4
4.5

The Ultra's water capability is more than sufficient for common snorkeling and recreational water use, while deeper diving remains a specialized use case.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: data privacy, comfort

#31 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
4.5

Water resistance received positive treatment as part of the rugged package, specifically with excellent water resistance noted.

Pros: style and design, display quality

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#32 Fitbit Ace LTE
4.5

Water resistance has limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer treating the 5ATM design as part of being built for childhood.

Pros: coaching features, value for money

Cons: battery life

#33 Garmin Lily 2
4.5

One review positively notes that the 5ATM rating allowed showering, bathing, swimming, and pool length counting.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, workout tracking variety

#34 Google Pixel Watch 4
4.5

Water resistance had limited but positive evidence from a submersion test.

Pros: battery life, charging speed

Cons: band quality, button controls

#35 OnePlus Watch 3
4.5

Water resistance was positively judged in real-world immersion use, with no reported problems afterward.

Pros: battery life, button controls

Cons: size options, ECG functionality

#36 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
4.5

Water resistance had limited positive evidence from a reviewer who swam with the watch without issues.

Pros: comfort, voice assistant quality

Cons: battery life, antioxidant index

#37 Suunto Vertical 2
4.5

Water resistance evidence was positive but limited, with one reviewer calling it fully waterproof and happy in the pool.

Pros: battery life, flashlight usefulness

Cons: companion app quality, onboard music storage

#38 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
4.5

Water resistance earned praise as impressive for the price, though related workout support was more limited.

Pros: call handling, smartwatch features

Cons: display quality, value for money

#39 Amazfit Active 2
4.4

Water resistance was a strong practical point, with reviewers using it in pools, showers, hot tubs, or swims without issue.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: band quality, button controls

#40 Polar Grit X2 Pro
4.4

Water resistance was viewed as a clear strength for adventure and swimming use.

Pros: GPS accuracy, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, companion app quality

#41 Garmin Instinct 3
4.4

Water resistance is praised as practical and robust, with reviewers highlighting 100m/10ATM protection for swimming and rough water use.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#42 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.4

Water resistance was positively viewed for swimming and worry-free use, supported by multiple reviewers' 5 ATM-related comments.

Pros: battery life, workout tracking variety

Cons: call handling, smartphone notifications

#43 Fitbit Versa 4
4.4

Water resistance was viewed positively for swimming, showers, and everyday water exposure.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#44 Garmin Fenix 8
4.4

Water resistance and dive readiness were viewed positively, especially the 40m dive certification, leakproof buttons, and no-subscription dive tools.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, call handling

#45 Garmin Tactix 8
4.3

Water resistance was positive overall, including scuba/free-dive support, though one reviewer would only use it as a secondary dive device.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: value for money, band quality

#46 Polar Grit X
4.3

Water resistance was praised as more than sufficient for swimming and general water exposure.

Pros: coaching features, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, Hill Splitter hill tracking

#47 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.3

Water resistance and dive support were viewed positively, especially for recreational diving and Apple Watch-leading water friendliness.

Pros: battery life, voice assistant quality

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#48 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.3

Water resistance was considered more than enough for rain, sweat, showering, and swimming use.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: recovery insights, onboard music storage

#49 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.3

Water resistance evidence was positive, with reviewers using it for swimming and describing the watch as fine in water.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: onboard music storage, charging convenience

#50 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.3

Water resistance was viewed positively for showering, pool swimming, open water, and general water use.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights